Gareth Bale’s been heavily linked with Manchester United (Picture: Getty)

There is a ‘bigger chance’ of Gareth Bale moving to Manchester United this summer after Cristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to stay at Real Madrid, claims Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.

The Red Devils have tried to sign the Welsh wizard in each of the last three summer transfer windows but he’s rejected moves to Old Trafford.

The 26-year-old is believed to have been promised a central position in Real Madrid’s attack next season but this could be scuppered by Ronaldo’s statement this week that he intends to see out his contract in the Spanish capital.

This has given hope to United’s hopes of signing the former Spurs man and Balague believes there is a greater chance of the deal going through this summer if Ronaldo stays true to his word and stays at the Bernabeu.

Ed Woodward is desperate to make a big signing at Old Trafford (Picture: Getty)

‘United will try to get him and there is a bigger chance of Bale listening to United [this summer] than last season,’ said Balague.

‘The intention at this point is to stay at Real Madrid but the promise of giving him a bigger influence in the team is doubtful if Ronaldo stays as he said he would do till the end of his contract.’